learners permit test

what is the BAC in wv for IMPARED driving

More than 0.05 but less than 0.08

what is the BAC of driving under the influence

more than 0.08

what is the interlock program

A program that requires certain offenders to install a breath alcohol ignition interlock device in their vehicle, preventing them from driving while impaired if they have a DUI or DUI-related offense

posted on a highway sign that is used only for making left turns from either direction

identifies a slow moving vehicle or vehicle that has made an emergency stop

what does this sign mean

cross/sideroad- other vehicles may be entering or leaving the highway

what does this sign mean

a bridge/underpass has a low clearance

white lines vs yellow lines

white lines separate vehicles going in the same direction while yellow lines separate vehicles going in opposite directions

what is the “diamond lane”

a reserved lane used for car pools, bicycles, or buses

what is a “reversible lane”

traffic direction may change dependent on the time of day due to different traffic volumes

what is center-left turn lane

used for turning left in order to get off of the main road NOT changing lanes

speed limit for interstate if not posted

70 mph

speed limit for open county highway if not posted

55 mph

speed limit for business or residential areas if not posted

25 mph

speed limit for school zones if not posted (this extends to 125 feet along the street/highway of school)

15 mph

what to do when you drive slower than the speed of traffic

drive as close as you can to the right edge of the road

where should both of your hands be on the “clock” when holding the steering wheel

left hand 8

right hand 4

how far should you signal before turning

100 feet

what to do when you are turning left

1- watch for approaching traffic in opposite lane

2- when waiting to turn, do not turn wheels to the left (a bump from behind could push your vehicle into incoming traffic)

when is it prohibited to change directions

1- near a curve

2- near the crest of a hill where you cannot be seen

3- 500 feet of another vehicle

4- where signs prohibit turning

how to ensure proper following distance

3-4 second rule,

if dark or rainy it should be at least 4 seconds

if icy or snowy, it should be at least 6 seconds

right-of-way for emergency vehicles

pull over to right edge of road and keep foot on brake

when to stop for bus

red flashing light and discharging students

when to switch headlights to “sunrise”/ low beam

when its rainy, fog, smoke, or a vehicle cannot be seen for 500 feet

what is the “no-zone”

the trucks blind spot, this is especially dangerous because it cannot see vehicles in these areas

where do even number interstates run

east to west

where do odd number interstates run

north to south

Three-digit numbers with an even first number

Beltways or bypasses around cities

Three-digit numbers with an odd first number

spur routes

how to enter an interstate

through an entrance ramp

how to exit an interstate

1- signs will tell you where to find an exit

2- most interstates have a lane designated for slowing down in order to reach exit ramp (never slow down on the interstate, use deceleration lane)

speeds on interstate

You should never drive faster than the legal speed limit and do not drive slower than 55 mph on an interstate unless the weather or road conditions are bad or a lower speed has been posted.

how much do you need to get your vehicle inspected

once a year

how far should brakes go

halfway to the floor

When you parallel park on a street in West Virginia, the curbside wheels must be within ________ of the curb.

18 inches

what does it mean when someone has their arm pointing down

they are slowing/stopping

what does it mean when someone has their arm pointing up

they are making a right turn

what does it mean when someone has their arm pointing straight out

they are making a left turn

how many feet should you signal when turning

100 feet

when do you not back up while driving

1. while in traffic lane (unless backing into parallel parking space)

2. across other traffic lines

3. through an intersection

what direction should vehicles be parked in

same direction as the movement of traffic on that side of the street

how many feet is it prohibited to park from a fire hydrant

15 feet

how many feet is it prohibited to park from a cross walk at an intersection

20 feet

how many feet is it prohibited to park from a traffic control sign

30 feet

how many feet is it prohibited to park from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing

50 feet

how many feet is it prohibited to park near a mailbox

20 feet

how to park downhill

turn wheels TO curb

how to park up hill (with curb)

turn wheels from curb

how to park uphill (no curb)

turn wheels to right

where do you turn when passing on a two lane highway

left

what to do when turning left

watch for traffic in opposite lane

If you are at an intersection and it has no signs prohibiting a turn on red, traffic facing a red signal may, after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic.. where do you turn (if needed too)

make a right turn, these rules also apply to left turns from a one‑way street to a one‑way street.

when to give others the right of way

1. when you want to enter traffic (traffic that is already on the roadway

   1. when making a left turn into incoming traffic

2. when you enter an intersection at the same time as another driver, you must give the driver on the right the right-of-way

3. intersection with yield sign

4. to emergency vehicles

5. to funeral processions (not required by law, just nice to do)

6. to police officers

7. when parallel parking

how many feet should you dim your headlights to an approaching vehicle

500 feet

how many feet should you dim your headlights to vehicle in front of you

200 feet